Center Differential Ball Bearing, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate VW401
Press Plate VW402
Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter VW432
Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing 3350
Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential

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-- Remove the center differential housing. Refer to CENTER DIFFERENTIAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center differential -1- from the input shaft.

NOTE:

There are different versions of the center differential -1-.

Fig 2: Ball Bearing Removed From Center Differential

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A - Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 22-115mm 17/2

The Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter VW432 faces the ball bearing.

Fig 3: Ball Bearing Installed Onto Center Differential

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